In recent years, cargo e-bikes have become all the rage. They allow families to spend more time together while enjoying the outdoors. They encourage a healthy lifestyle while also being environmentally friendly. And they share much of the same functionality as a car, truck, or minivan—be it Doordashing, picking up groceries, or taking the kids to the park.

Whether you’re seeking a trusty cargo bike for work or home, there’s no getting around the fact that it can be an investment. There’s the cost of the bike itself, plus additional expenses such as a good helmet and storage or passenger accessories; the final sum is likely not something you want to gamble losing in the event of theft.

This is where the Aventon Abound LR comes in.

The bike features a powerful 750W motor capable of moving plenty of weight and a high-capacity 708-Wh battery to keep you on the go for great distances. Additionally, it is equipped with a suite of high-tech security features intended to protect your investment and give you control over your ride.

These features—which include a locking kickstand and battery, a motion sensor/alarm system, location tracking through an integrated 4G chip, and more—make the Abound LR one of the most secure e-bikes on the market. We’ve reviewed e-bikes with similar features priced between $4k and $8k, but Aventon squeezed everything in for right around $2k.

With so much on offer, we’re flabbergasted by the Abound LR’s overall value—but does its performance match or exceed that of similar cargo e-bikes we’ve tested? Find out in our full review below!

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Full-size cargo e-bikes are known for their ability to carry tons of weight—often with 400+ lb payload capacities and room for up to two child passengers—but they’re also famously long and heavy. Many are also made to feel overpowered when riding without cargo so that they can effectively manage a full load.

These characteristics can make longtail cargo bikes feel impractical when you simply want to ride to work, blow off some steam with an exercise routine, or take an evening leisure trip around the park.

As a short-rack utility e-bike, the Aventon Abound SR is a natural solution to many of these concerns, as it boasts a shorter wheelbase and a lower weight than a full-size cargo hauler. Aventon didn’t stop there, however, as this bike largely sets a new standard for integrated tech and security features at its price point, slightly below the $2k threshold.

The Abound SR features a smart module (the ACU or Aventon Control Unit) that governs its motor tuning and a host of security features. It incorporates a 4G chip that allows for GPS tracking, geofencing, and remote deactivation in the event of theft. It also has the ability to lock the bike’s kickstand and eject its battery from its sealed dock in the down tube.

It also differs from the norm in terms of its extremely natural ride feel, as the bike includes a 36V, 750W rear hub motor paired with a highly responsive torque sensor. We found that this lower-voltage electrical system (most similar bikes use 48V systems) allowed us to feel more of an active participant in the ride instead of the motor dominating our own effort.

We were extremely curious to find out how this combination of elements would affect the Abound SR’s performance in our series of standardized tests. See our full review below to learn what happened!

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